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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.06, 205.68 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.06, 205.68 and 83.55 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.06 : 205.68 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.06/205.68 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.06x = 205.68 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.06x = 17,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.56/149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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