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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 206.16 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 206.16 and 116.52 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 206.16 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/206.16 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 206.16 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 24,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,021.76/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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