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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 206.47 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 206.47 and 117.99 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 206.47 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/206.47 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 206.47 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 24,361.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,361.40/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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