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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.07, 204.36 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.07, 204.36 and 143.47 is: 198.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.07 : 204.36 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.07/204.36 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.07x = 204.36 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.07x = 29,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,317.79/148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.00

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