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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.29, 205.82 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.29, 205.82 and 112 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.29 : 205.82 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.29/205.82 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.29x = 205.82 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.29x = 23,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,051.28/149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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