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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 206.24 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 206.24 and 135.45 is: 187.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 206.24 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/206.24 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 206.24 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 27,934.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,934.53/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.09

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