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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 205.91 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 205.91 and 102.74 is: 141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 205.91 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/205.91 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 205.91 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 21,154.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,154.04/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.68

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