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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 205.83 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 205.83 and 83.66 is: 115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 205.83 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/205.83 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 205.83 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 17,218.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,218.71/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.46

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