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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.67, 206.82 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.67, 206.82 and 144 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.67 : 206.82 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.67/206.82 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.67x = 206.82 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.67x = 29,782.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782.08/149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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