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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 205.74 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 205.74 and 116.34 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 205.74 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/205.74 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 205.74 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 23,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,935.71/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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