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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.75, 206.55 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.75, 206.55 and 116.94 is: 161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.75 : 206.55 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.75/206.55 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.75x = 206.55 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.75x = 24,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,154.73/149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.30

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