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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 206.27 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 206.27 and 103.03 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 206.27 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/206.27 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 206.27 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 21,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250.45/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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