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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.47, 206.23 and 114.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.47, 206.23 and 114.53 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.47 : 206.23 = 114.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.47/206.23 = 114.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.47x = 206.23 × 114.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.47x = 23,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,619.52/149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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