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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 207.72 and 143.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 207.72 and 143.19 is: 197.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 207.72 = 143.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/207.72 = 143.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 207.72 × 143.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 29,743.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,743.43/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.13

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