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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 206.25 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 206.25 and 120.45 is: 166.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 206.25 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/206.25 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 206.25 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 24,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.81/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.35

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