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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.48, 206.14 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.48, 206.14 and 102.84 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.48 : 206.14 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.48/206.14 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.48x = 206.14 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.48x = 21,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,199.44/149.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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