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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 205.80 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 205.80 and 105.08 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 205.80 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/205.80 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 205.80 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 21,624.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,624.44/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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