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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.32, 205.96 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.32, 205.96 and 105.56 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.32 : 205.96 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.32/205.96 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.32x = 205.96 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.32x = 21,741.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,741.14/149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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