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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.44 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.44 and 112.68 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.44 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.44 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.44 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 23,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,261.66/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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