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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.96, 205.26 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.96, 205.26 and 143.68 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.96 : 205.26 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.96/205.26 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.96x = 205.26 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.96x = 29,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.76/148.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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