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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 206.41 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 206.41 and 100.41 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 206.41 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/206.41 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 206.41 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 20,725.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,725.38/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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