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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.24, 205.56 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.24, 205.56 and 116.36 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.24 : 205.56 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.24/205.56 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.24x = 205.56 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.24x = 23,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.96/149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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