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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.78, 206.35 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.78, 206.35 and 112.93 is: 155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.78 : 206.35 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.78/206.35 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.78x = 206.35 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.78x = 23,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,302.31/149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.57

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