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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.43, 208.54 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.43, 208.54 and 142.22 is: 197.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.43 : 208.54 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.43/208.54 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.43x = 208.54 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.43x = 29,656.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656.81/150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.15

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