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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 205.62 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 205.62 and 105.44 is: 145.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 205.62 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/205.62 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 205.62 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 21,680.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,680.57/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.51

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