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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 205.94 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 205.94 and 107.91 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 205.94 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/205.94 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 205.94 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 22,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222.68/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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