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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.42, 205.93 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.42, 205.93 and 109.99 is: 151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.42 : 205.93 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.42/205.93 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.42x = 205.93 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.42x = 22,651.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,651.02/149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.59

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