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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.88, 206.90 and 111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.88, 206.90 and 111.13 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.88 : 206.90 = 111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.88/206.90 = 111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.88x = 206.90 × 111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.88x = 22,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,992.24/149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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