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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 205.67 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 205.67 and 98.53 is: 136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 205.67 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/205.67 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 205.67 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 20,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264.67/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.00

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