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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.99, 225.12 and 149.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.99, 225.12 and 149.19 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.99 : 225.12 = 149.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.99/225.12 = 149.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.99x = 225.12 × 149.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.99x = 33,585.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585.65/162.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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