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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 206.46 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 206.46 and 131.31 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 206.46 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/206.46 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 206.46 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 27,110.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,110.26/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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