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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 205.94 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 205.94 and 139.95 is: 193.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 205.94 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/205.94 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 205.94 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 28,822.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,822.23/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.16

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