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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.12, 204.45 and 146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.12, 204.45 and 146.38 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.12 : 204.45 = 146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.12/204.45 = 146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.12x = 204.45 × 146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.12x = 29,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,926.66/149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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