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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.54, 198.05 and 142.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.54, 198.05 and 142.38 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.54 : 198.05 = 142.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.54/198.05 = 142.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.54x = 198.05 × 142.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.54x = 28,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,197.65/144.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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