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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.41, 206.15 and 116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.41, 206.15 and 116.61 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.41 : 206.15 = 116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.41/206.15 = 116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.41x = 206.15 × 116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.41x = 24,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,039.15/149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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