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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 206.73 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 206.73 and 114.84 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 206.73 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/206.73 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 206.73 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 23,740.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.87/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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