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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.11, 205.82 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.11, 205.82 and 112.37 is: 155.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.11 : 205.82 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.11/205.82 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.11x = 205.82 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.11x = 23,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127.99/149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.11

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