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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 205.92 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 205.92 and 105.58 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 205.92 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/205.92 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 205.92 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 21,741.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.03/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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