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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 206.01 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 206.01 and 108 is: 148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 206.01 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/206.01 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 206.01 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 22,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,249.08/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.97

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