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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.42, 206.37 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.42, 206.37 and 130.95 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.42 : 206.37 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.42/206.37 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.42x = 206.37 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.42x = 27,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,024.15/149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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