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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.67, 206.56 and 112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.67, 206.56 and 112.76 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.67 : 206.56 = 112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.67/206.56 = 112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.67x = 206.56 × 112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.67x = 23,291.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291.71/149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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