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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.68, 205.45 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.68, 205.45 and 132.94 is: 182.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.68 : 205.45 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.68/205.45 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.68x = 205.45 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.68x = 27,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,312.52/149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.47

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