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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.82, 206.94 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.82, 206.94 and 110.55 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.82 : 206.94 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.82/206.94 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.82x = 206.94 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.82x = 22,877.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,877.73/149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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