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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 206.03 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 206.03 and 116.67 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 206.03 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/206.03 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 206.03 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 24,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,036.94/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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