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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.24, 206.10 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.24, 206.10 and 131 is: 180.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.24 : 206.10 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.24/206.10 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.24x = 206.10 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.24x = 26,999.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,999.10/149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.91

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