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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.68, 207 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.68, 207 and 143.26 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.68 : 207 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.68/207 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.68x = 207 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.68x = 29,654.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,654.82/149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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