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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.54, 206.25 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.54, 206.25 and 112.48 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.54 : 206.25 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.54/206.25 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.54x = 206.25 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.54x = 23,199
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,199/149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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