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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.05, 205.65 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.05, 205.65 and 83.55 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.05 : 205.65 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.05/205.65 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.05x = 205.65 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.05x = 17,182.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,182.06/149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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