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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 206.18 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 206.18 and 116.93 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 206.18 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/206.18 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 206.18 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 24,107.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,107.01/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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