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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 206.01 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 206.01 and 113.67 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 206.01 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/206.01 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 206.01 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 23,417.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417.16/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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