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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.53, 207.70 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.53, 207.70 and 143.44 is: 197.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.53 : 207.70 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.53/207.70 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.53x = 207.70 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.53x = 29,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790.73/150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.91

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