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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.46, 206.44 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.46, 206.44 and 131.28 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.46 : 206.44 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.46/206.44 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.46x = 206.44 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.46x = 27,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.44/149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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