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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 205.96 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 205.96 and 82.86 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 205.96 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/205.96 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 205.96 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 17,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,064.40/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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