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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.36, 198.72 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.36, 198.72 and 140.85 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.36 : 198.72 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.36/198.72 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.36x = 198.72 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.36x = 27,989.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.71/144.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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