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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.41, 205.56 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.41, 205.56 and 136.29 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.41 : 205.56 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.41/205.56 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.41x = 205.56 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.41x = 28,015.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,015.77/149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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