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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.56, 205.84 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.56, 205.84 and 105.82 is: 145.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.56 : 205.84 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.56/205.84 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.56x = 205.84 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.56x = 21,781.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,781.99/149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.64

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