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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.46 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.46 and 110.34 is: 152.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.46 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.46 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.46 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 22,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780.80/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.30

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