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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 205.92 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 205.92 and 114.48 is: 157.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 205.92 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/205.92 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 205.92 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 23,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573.72/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.83

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