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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 206.45 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 206.45 and 128.52 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 206.45 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/206.45 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 206.45 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 26,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,532.95/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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