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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.63, 199.84 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.63, 199.84 and 143.72 is: 198.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.63 : 199.84 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.63/199.84 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.63x = 199.84 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.63x = 28,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,719.65/144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.57

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