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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 205.92 and 140.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 205.92 and 140.89 is: 194.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 205.92 = 140.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/205.92 = 140.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 205.92 × 140.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 29,012.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012.07/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.00

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