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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 206.46 and 145.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 206.46 and 145.08 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 206.46 = 145.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/206.46 = 145.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 206.46 × 145.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 29,953.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,953.22/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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