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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.25, 205.90 and 105.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.25, 205.90 and 105.61 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.25 : 205.90 = 105.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.25/205.90 = 105.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.25x = 205.90 × 105.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.25x = 21,744.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,744.57/149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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