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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 205.65 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 205.65 and 112.35 is: 155.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 205.65 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/205.65 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 205.65 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 23,104.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104.78/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.06

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