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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 205.54 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 205.54 and 103.08 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 205.54 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/205.54 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 205.54 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 21,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187.06/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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