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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.89, 199.72 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.89, 199.72 and 141.19 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.89 : 199.72 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.89/199.72 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.89x = 199.72 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.89x = 28,198.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.47/144.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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