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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.49, 205.92 and 118.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.49, 205.92 and 118.40 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.49 : 205.92 = 118.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.49/205.92 = 118.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.49x = 205.92 × 118.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.49x = 24,379.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,379.90/149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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