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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.97, 207.18 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.97, 207.18 and 139.72 is: 193.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.97 : 207.18 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.97/207.18 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.97x = 207.18 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.97x = 28,947.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.19/149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.02

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