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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.56 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.56 and 120.64 is: 166.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.56 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.56 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.56 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 24,919.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919.40/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.31

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