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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.43, 206.33 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.43, 206.33 and 120.45 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.43 : 206.33 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.43/206.33 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.43x = 206.33 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.43x = 24,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,852.45/149.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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