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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 205.80 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 205.80 and 112.23 is: 154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 205.80 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/205.80 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 205.80 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 23,096.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,096.93/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.85

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