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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.30 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.30 and 112.96 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.30 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.30 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.30 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 23,303.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,303.65/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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