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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.78, 200.24 and 142.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.78, 200.24 and 142.35 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.78 : 200.24 = 142.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.78/200.24 = 142.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.78x = 200.24 × 142.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.78x = 28,502.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502.45/144.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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