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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.48, 205.56 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.48, 205.56 and 144.94 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.48 : 205.56 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.48/205.56 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.48x = 205.56 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.48x = 29,793.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,793.87/149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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