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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.32, 205.80 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.32, 205.80 and 105.07 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.32 : 205.80 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.32/205.80 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.32x = 205.80 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.32x = 21,623.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,623.41/149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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