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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 206.35 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 206.35 and 145.40 is: 200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 206.35 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/206.35 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 206.35 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 30,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.89/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.66

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