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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.06, 205.15 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.06, 205.15 and 105.32 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.06 : 205.15 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.06/205.15 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.06x = 205.15 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.06x = 21,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,606.40/149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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