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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 206.48 and 83.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 206.48 and 83.24 is: 114.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 206.48 = 83.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/206.48 = 83.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 206.48 × 83.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 17,186.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,186.36/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.87

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