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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 206.08 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 206.08 and 99.45 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 206.08 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/206.08 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 206.08 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 20,494.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,494.41/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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