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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.56, 206.58 and 117.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.56, 206.58 and 117.22 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.56 : 206.58 = 117.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.56/206.58 = 117.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.56x = 206.58 × 117.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.56x = 24,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,215.31/149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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