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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.38, 206.21 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.38, 206.21 and 102.74 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.38 : 206.21 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.38/206.21 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.38x = 206.21 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.38x = 21,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.47/149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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