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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.88 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.88 and 141.84 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.88 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.88 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.88 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 29,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.02/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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