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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 205.94 and 143.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 205.94 and 143.51 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 205.94 = 143.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/205.94 = 143.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 205.94 × 143.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 29,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,553.78/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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