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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 205.74 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 205.74 and 110.34 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 205.74 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/205.74 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 205.74 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 22,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,701.35/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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