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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 205.66 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 205.66 and 121.45 is: 167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 205.66 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/205.66 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 205.66 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 24,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,977.41/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.45

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