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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 205.74 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 205.74 and 130.92 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 205.74 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/205.74 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 205.74 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 26,934.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,934.71/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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