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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.41, 206.99 and 143.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.41, 206.99 and 143.03 is: 198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.41 : 206.99 = 143.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.41/206.99 = 143.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.41x = 206.99 × 143.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.41x = 29,606.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606.12/149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.15

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