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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.89, 206.38 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.89, 206.38 and 131.37 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.89 : 206.38 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.89/206.38 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.89x = 206.38 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.89x = 27,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,112.14/149.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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