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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.33 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.33 and 133.01 is: 183.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.33 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.33 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.33 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 27,442.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,442.26/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.14

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