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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 207.10 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 207.10 and 114.75 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 207.10 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/207.10 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 207.10 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 23,764.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,764.73/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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