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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.97 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.97 and 114.65 is: 158.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.97 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.97 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.97 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 23,729.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,729.34/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.37

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