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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 205.48 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 205.48 and 106.96 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 205.48 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/205.48 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 205.48 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 21,978.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,978.14/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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