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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 205.98 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 205.98 and 112.56 is: 155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 205.98 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/205.98 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 205.98 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 23,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,185.11/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.38

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