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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 205.92 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 205.92 and 102.65 is: 141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 205.92 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/205.92 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 205.92 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 21,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,137.53/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.52

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