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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 200.45 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 200.45 and 142.65 is: 197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 200.45 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/200.45 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 200.45 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 28,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,594.55/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.25

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