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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.82 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.82 and 147.96 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.82 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.82 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.82 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 30,601.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,601.09/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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