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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 205.98 and 116.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 205.98 and 116.57 is: 160.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 205.98 = 116.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/205.98 = 116.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 205.98 × 116.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 24,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,011.09/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.79

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