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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.24, 205.34 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.24, 205.34 and 131.63 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.24 : 205.34 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.24/205.34 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.24x = 205.34 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.24x = 27,027.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027.22/149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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