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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 205.82 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 205.82 and 112.32 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 205.82 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/205.82 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 205.82 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 23,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118.19/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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