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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 205.83 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 205.83 and 105.57 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 205.83 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/205.83 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 205.83 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 21,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729.47/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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