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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 205.80 and 102.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 205.80 and 102.53 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 205.80 = 102.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/205.80 = 102.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 205.80 × 102.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 21,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,100.01/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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