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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.59, 200.90 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.59, 200.90 and 142.88 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.59 : 200.90 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.59/200.90 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.59x = 200.90 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.59x = 28,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.94/144.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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