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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.64 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.64 and 118.39 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.64 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.64 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.64 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 24,463.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,463.81/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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