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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 205.59 and 139.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 205.59 and 139.18 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 205.59 = 139.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/205.59 = 139.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 205.59 × 139.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 28,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,614.02/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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