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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 205.58 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 205.58 and 114.04 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 205.58 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/205.58 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 205.58 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 23,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,444.34/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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