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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.78 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.78 and 118.71 is: 164.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.78 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.78 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.78 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 24,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,546.26/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.10

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