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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 206.72 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 206.72 and 118.67 is: 163.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 206.72 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/206.72 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 206.72 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 24,529.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,529.84/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.70

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