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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 204.90 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 204.90 and 133.80 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 204.90 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/204.90 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 204.90 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 27,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,415.62/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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