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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.72, 199.52 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.72, 199.52 and 140.56 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.72 : 199.52 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.72/199.52 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.72x = 199.52 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.72x = 28,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,044.53/144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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