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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 206.39 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 206.39 and 116.42 is: 160.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 206.39 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/206.39 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 206.39 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 24,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.18/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.56

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