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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 205.84 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 205.84 and 82.77 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 205.84 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/205.84 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 205.84 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 17,037.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,037.68/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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