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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 204.94 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 204.94 and 145.28 is: 199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 204.94 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/204.94 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 204.94 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 29,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,773.68/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.34

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