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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.06, 205.49 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.06, 205.49 and 96.51 is: 133.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.06 : 205.49 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.06/205.49 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.06x = 205.49 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.06x = 19,831.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,831.36/149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.05

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