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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.72 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.72 and 114.48 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.72 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.72 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.72 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 23,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550.83/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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