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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.45, 205.92 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.45, 205.92 and 105.71 is: 145.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.45 : 205.92 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.45/205.92 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.45x = 205.92 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.45x = 21,766.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766.77/149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.65

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