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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.83, 200.25 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.83, 200.25 and 142.52 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.83 : 200.25 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.83/200.25 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.83x = 200.25 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.83x = 28,538.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,538.63/144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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