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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 205.68 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 205.68 and 112.32 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 205.68 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/205.68 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 205.68 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 23,101.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101.98/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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