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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.49, 205.84 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.49, 205.84 and 143.34 is: 197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.49 : 205.84 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.49/205.84 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.49x = 205.84 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.49x = 29,504.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504.39/149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.37

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