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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.80, 206.90 and 145.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.80, 206.90 and 145.01 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.80 : 206.90 = 145.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.80/206.90 = 145.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.80x = 206.90 × 145.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.80x = 30,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002.57/149.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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