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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.25, 206.07 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.25, 206.07 and 112.47 is: 155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.25 : 206.07 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.25/206.07 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.25x = 206.07 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.25x = 23,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,176.69/149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.29

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