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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.72 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.72 and 112.92 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.72 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.72 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.72 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 23,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,343.62/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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