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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.44, 205.92 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.44, 205.92 and 105.70 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.44 : 205.92 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.44/205.92 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.44x = 205.92 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.44x = 21,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,765.74/149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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