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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.98, 206.79 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.98, 206.79 and 113.20 is: 156.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.98 : 206.79 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.98/206.79 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.98x = 206.79 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.98x = 23,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408.63/149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.08

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