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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 225.18 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 225.18 and 143.72 is: 215.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 225.18 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/225.18 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 225.18 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 32,362.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362.87/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.81

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