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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.64, 206.54 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.64, 206.54 and 137.36 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.64 : 206.54 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.64/206.54 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.64x = 206.54 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.64x = 28,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368.61/149.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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