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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.56, 206.46 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.56, 206.46 and 143.74 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.56 : 206.46 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.56/206.46 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.56x = 206.46 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.56x = 29,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,676.56/149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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