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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 205.84 and 146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 205.84 and 146.56 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 205.84 = 146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/205.84 = 146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 205.84 × 146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 30,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,167.91/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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