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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.52, 206.19 and 104.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.52, 206.19 and 104.70 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.52 : 206.19 = 104.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.52/206.19 = 104.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.52x = 206.19 × 104.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.52x = 21,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.09/149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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