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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 206.17 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 206.17 and 112.34 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 206.17 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/206.17 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 206.17 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 23,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161.37/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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