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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.57, 206.03 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.57, 206.03 and 142.28 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.57 : 206.03 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.57/206.03 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.57x = 206.03 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.57x = 29,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312.21/149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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