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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 205.69 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 205.69 and 112.17 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 205.69 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/205.69 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 205.69 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 23,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,072.25/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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