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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.29, 205.77 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.29, 205.77 and 116.48 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.29 : 205.77 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.29/205.77 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.29x = 205.77 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.29x = 23,969.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,969.04/149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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