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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.81, 206.93 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.81, 206.93 and 135.95 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.81 : 206.93 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.81/206.93 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.81x = 206.93 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.81x = 28,131.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.45/149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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