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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.03, 205.66 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.03, 205.66 and 83.53 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.03 : 205.66 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.03/205.66 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.03x = 205.66 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.03x = 17,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,178.85/149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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