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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 207.06 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 207.06 and 141.15 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 207.06 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/207.06 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 207.06 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 29,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226.52/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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