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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.39, 206.11 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.39, 206.11 and 114.47 is: 157.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.39 : 206.11 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.39/206.11 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.39x = 206.11 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.39x = 23,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,593.41/149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.93

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