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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.94 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.94 and 130.16 is: 179.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.94 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.94 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.94 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 26,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935.31/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.76

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