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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.87 and 116.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.87 and 116.37 is: 160.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.87 = 116.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.87 = 116.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.87 × 116.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 24,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,072.88/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.74

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