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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.63, 206.04 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.63, 206.04 and 135.73 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.63 : 206.04 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.63/206.04 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.63x = 206.04 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.63x = 27,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965.81/149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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