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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 207 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 207 and 113 is: 156.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 207 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/207 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 207 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 23,391
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,391/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.11

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