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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 205.58 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 205.58 and 137.45 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 205.58 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/205.58 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 205.58 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 28,255.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,255.26/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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