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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.37, 206.64 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.37, 206.64 and 139.59 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.37 : 206.64 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.37/206.64 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.37x = 206.64 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.37x = 28,843.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,843.15/149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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