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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 206.01 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 206.01 and 144.81 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 206.01 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/206.01 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 206.01 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 29,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.31/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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