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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.45, 197.98 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.45, 197.98 and 142.83 is: 195.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.45 : 197.98 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.45/197.98 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.45x = 197.98 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.45x = 28,277.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277.13/144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.76

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