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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 207.35 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 207.35 and 146.74 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 207.35 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/207.35 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 207.35 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 30,426.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.54/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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