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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.40, 198.72 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.40, 198.72 and 140.80 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.40 : 198.72 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.40/198.72 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.40x = 198.72 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.40x = 27,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,979.78/144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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