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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.89, 206.17 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.89, 206.17 and 132.97 is: 182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.89 : 206.17 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.89/206.17 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.89x = 206.17 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.89x = 27,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414.42/149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.90

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