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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 206.80 and 146.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 206.80 and 146.39 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 206.80 = 146.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/206.80 = 146.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 206.80 × 146.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 30,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272.05/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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