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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 205.74 and 137.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 205.74 and 137.56 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 205.74 = 137.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/205.74 = 137.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 205.74 × 137.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 28,301.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301.59/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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