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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.39, 206.03 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.39, 206.03 and 131.92 is: 181.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.39 : 206.03 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.39/206.03 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.39x = 206.03 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.39x = 27,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,179.48/149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.94

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