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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.58 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.58 and 105.32 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.58 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.58 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.58 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 21,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,651.69/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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