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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 205.38 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 205.38 and 121.32 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 205.38 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/205.38 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 205.38 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 24,916.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,916.70/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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