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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 206.13 and 112.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 206.13 and 112.36 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 206.13 = 112.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/206.13 = 112.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 206.13 × 112.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 23,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,160.77/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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