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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.05, 205.84 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.05, 205.84 and 115.98 is: 160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.05 : 205.84 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.05/205.84 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.05x = 205.84 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.05x = 23,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.32/149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.17

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