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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 206.02 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 206.02 and 100.16 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 206.02 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/206.02 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 206.02 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 20,634.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,634.96/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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