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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 206.25 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 206.25 and 112.21 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 206.25 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/206.25 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 206.25 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 23,142.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,142.38/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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