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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.56, 206.58 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.56, 206.58 and 135.70 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.56 : 206.58 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.56/206.58 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.56x = 206.58 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.56x = 28,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,032.91/149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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