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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.96, 200.64 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.96, 200.64 and 139.20 is: 192.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.96 : 200.64 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.96/200.64 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.96x = 200.64 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.96x = 27,929.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,929.09/144.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.67

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