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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 205.94 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 205.94 and 118.23 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 205.94 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/205.94 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 205.94 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 24,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,347.81/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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