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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.76 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.76 and 114.91 is: 158.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.76 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.76 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.76 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 23,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.79/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.56

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