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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.29, 205.93 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.29, 205.93 and 105.55 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.29 : 205.93 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.29/205.93 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.29x = 205.93 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.29x = 21,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,735.91/149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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