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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.52, 207.69 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.52, 207.69 and 143.44 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.52 : 207.69 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.52/207.69 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.52x = 207.69 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.52x = 29,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,791.05/150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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