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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.68 and 83.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.68 and 83.54 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.68 = 83.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.68 = 83.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.68 × 83.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 17,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182.51/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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