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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.95, 198.26 and 142.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.95, 198.26 and 142.79 is: 195.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.95 : 198.26 = 142.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.95/198.26 = 142.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.95x = 198.26 × 142.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.95x = 28,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.83/144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.30

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