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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.82, 206.58 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.82, 206.58 and 112.54 is: 155.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.82 : 206.58 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.82/206.58 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.82x = 206.58 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.82x = 23,248.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248.81/149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.18

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