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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.92 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.92 and 149.12 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.92 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.92 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.92 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 31,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,899.75/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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