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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.54, 206.69 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.54, 206.69 and 131.93 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.54 : 206.69 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.54/206.69 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.54x = 206.69 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.54x = 27,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,266.92/149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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