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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.67, 204.85 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.67, 204.85 and 143.56 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.67 : 204.85 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.67/204.85 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.67x = 204.85 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.67x = 29,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406.74/148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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