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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.99, 205.03 and 143.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.99, 205.03 and 143.67 is: 197.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.99 : 205.03 = 143.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.99/205.03 = 143.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.99x = 205.03 × 143.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.99x = 29,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,457.61/148.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.72

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