144 - Fibonacci Square
144 is both a Fibonacci number and a perfect square.
Why this number matters
It is a clean example of different math patterns overlapping in one number.
Background / history
Fibonacci numbers are centuries old and still central to math education.
Simple example
144 = 12² and also appears in the Fibonacci sequence.
Key Facts
- 12th Fibonacci number
- 144 = 12²
Fun fact
Very few Fibonacci numbers are perfect squares.