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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 206.33 and 102.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 206.33 and 102.91 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 206.33 = 102.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/206.33 = 102.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 206.33 × 102.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 21,233.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233.16/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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