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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 205.90 and 102.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 205.90 and 102.73 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 205.90 = 102.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/205.90 = 102.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 205.90 × 102.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 21,152.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,152.11/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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