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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 205.81 and 114.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 205.81 and 114.21 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 205.81 = 114.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/205.81 = 114.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 205.81 × 114.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 23,505.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,505.27/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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