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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 205.86 and 100.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 205.86 and 100.12 is: 138.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 205.86 = 100.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/205.86 = 100.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 205.86 × 100.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 20,610.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,610.70/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.23

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