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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.89, 320.12 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.89, 320.12 and 149.14 is: 205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.89 : 320.12 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.89/320.12 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.89x = 320.12 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.89x = 47,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,743.75/231.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.89

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