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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.63, 206.66 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.63, 206.66 and 147.61 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.63 : 206.66 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.63/206.66 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.63x = 206.66 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.63x = 30,505.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505.08/149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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