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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.30, 205.65 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.30, 205.65 and 114.74 is: 158.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.30 : 205.65 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.30/205.65 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.30x = 205.65 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.30x = 23,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,596.28/149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.05

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