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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.84, 203.91 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.84, 203.91 and 143.30 is: 196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.84 : 203.91 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.84/203.91 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.84x = 203.91 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.84x = 29,220.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,220.30/148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.32

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