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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.66, 206.26 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.66, 206.26 and 118.48 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.66 : 206.26 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.66/206.26 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.66x = 206.26 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.66x = 24,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.68/149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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