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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.08, 205.50 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.08, 205.50 and 105.34 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.08 : 205.50 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.08/205.50 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.08x = 205.50 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.08x = 21,647.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,647.37/149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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