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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.35, 206.02 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.35, 206.02 and 118.17 is: 163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.35 : 206.02 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.35/206.02 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.35x = 206.02 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.35x = 24,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,345.38/149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.01

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