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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 205.97 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 205.97 and 147.11 is: 203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 205.97 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/205.97 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 205.97 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 30,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,298.48/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.17

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