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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.92, 205.79 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.92, 205.79 and 143.25 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.92 : 205.79 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.92/205.79 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.92x = 205.79 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.92x = 29,478.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,478.70/148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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