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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.41, 205.99 and 105.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.41, 205.99 and 105.10 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.41 : 205.99 = 105.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.41/205.99 = 105.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.41x = 205.99 × 105.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.41x = 21,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,649.55/149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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