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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 205.50 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 205.50 and 116.38 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 205.50 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/205.50 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 205.50 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 23,916.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,916.09/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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