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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.48, 206.04 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.48, 206.04 and 116.72 is: 160.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.48 : 206.04 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.48/206.04 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.48x = 206.04 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.48x = 24,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,048.99/149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.88

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