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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 201.90 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 201.90 and 143.14 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 201.90 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/201.90 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 201.90 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 28,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,899.97/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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