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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 205.71 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 205.71 and 102.47 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 205.71 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/205.71 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 205.71 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 21,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078.56/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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