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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 212.92 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 212.92 and 149.40 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 212.92 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/212.92 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 212.92 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 31,810.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,810.25/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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