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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.09, 205.61 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.09, 205.61 and 116.28 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.09 : 205.61 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.09/205.61 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.09x = 205.61 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.09x = 23,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,907.75/149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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