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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 205.88 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 205.88 and 102.87 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 205.88 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/205.88 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 205.88 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 21,178.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.36/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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