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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.81, 206.62 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.81, 206.62 and 110.48 is: 152.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.81 : 206.62 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.81/206.62 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.81x = 206.62 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.81x = 22,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,827.38/149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.38

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