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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 206.48 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 206.48 and 112.73 is: 155.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 206.48 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/206.48 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 206.48 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 23,276.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.49/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.54

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