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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 205.63 and 82.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 205.63 and 82.63 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 205.63 = 82.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/205.63 = 82.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 205.63 × 82.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 16,990.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.18/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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