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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.04 and 133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.04 and 133.56 is: 183.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.04 = 133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.04 = 133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.04 × 133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 27,518.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518.70/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.75

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