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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.49, 206.15 and 112.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.49, 206.15 and 112.77 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.49 : 206.15 = 112.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.49/206.15 = 112.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.49x = 206.15 × 112.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.49x = 23,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.97/149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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