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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.88 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.88 and 142.72 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.88 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.88 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.88 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 29,525.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525.91/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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