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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.11, 205.74 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.11, 205.74 and 100.13 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.11 : 205.74 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.11/205.74 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.11x = 205.74 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.11x = 20,599.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599.72/149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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