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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.52, 206 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.52, 206 and 133.84 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.52 : 206 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.52/206 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.52x = 206 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.52x = 27,571.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,571.04/149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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