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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 206.33 and 104.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 206.33 and 104.65 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 206.33 = 104.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/206.33 = 104.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 206.33 × 104.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 21,592.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,592.43/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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