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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.42, 206.28 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.42, 206.28 and 110.16 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.42 : 206.28 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.42/206.28 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.42x = 206.28 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.42x = 22,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.80/149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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