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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.39, 206.18 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.39, 206.18 and 112.49 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.39 : 206.18 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.39/206.18 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.39x = 206.18 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.39x = 23,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,193.19/149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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