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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 206.14 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 206.14 and 142.31 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 206.14 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/206.14 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 206.14 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 29,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,335.78/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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