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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.74, 206.37 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.74, 206.37 and 112.81 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.74 : 206.37 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.74/206.37 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.74x = 206.37 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.74x = 23,280.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,280.60/149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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