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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.74, 206.19 and 146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.74, 206.19 and 146.55 is: 201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.74 : 206.19 = 146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.74/206.19 = 146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.74x = 206.19 × 146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.74x = 30,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,217.14/149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.80

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