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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.54, 206 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.54, 206 and 149.12 is: 205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.54 : 206 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.54/206 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.54x = 206 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.54x = 30,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,718.72/149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.42

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