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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 206.39 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 206.39 and 142.80 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 206.39 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/206.39 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 206.39 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 29,471.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,471.78/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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