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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.44, 206.08 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.44, 206.08 and 112.60 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.44 : 206.08 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.44/206.08 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.44x = 206.08 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.44x = 23,204.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.61/149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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