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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 206.49 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 206.49 and 105.97 is: 146.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 206.49 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/206.49 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 206.49 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 21,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881.75/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.28

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