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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.48, 206.34 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.48, 206.34 and 115.08 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.48 : 206.34 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.48/206.34 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.48x = 206.34 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.48x = 23,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,745.61/149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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