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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.32, 206.58 and 147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.32, 206.58 and 147.88 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.32 : 206.58 = 147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.32/206.58 = 147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.32x = 206.58 × 147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.32x = 30,549.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,549.05/149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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