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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 205.25 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 205.25 and 145.56 is: 200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 205.25 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/205.25 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 205.25 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 29,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,876.19/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.30

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