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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.66, 206.46 and 116.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.66, 206.46 and 116.69 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.66 : 206.46 = 116.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.66/206.46 = 116.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.66x = 206.46 × 116.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.66x = 24,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,090.79/149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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