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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 206.52 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 206.52 and 135.08 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 206.52 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/206.52 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 206.52 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 27,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,896.72/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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