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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 205.91 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 205.91 and 146.33 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 205.91 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/205.91 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 205.91 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 30,130.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,130.59/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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