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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.99, 206.82 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.99, 206.82 and 118.85 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.99 : 206.82 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.99/206.82 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.99x = 206.82 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.99x = 24,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579.52/149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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