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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 205.88 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 205.88 and 105.66 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 205.88 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/205.88 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 205.88 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 21,752.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,752.75/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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