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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.97, 199.95 and 140.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.97, 199.95 and 140.21 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.97 : 199.95 = 140.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.97/199.95 = 140.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.97x = 199.95 × 140.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.97x = 28,034.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,034.99/144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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