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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 206.16 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 206.16 and 102.94 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 206.16 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/206.16 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 206.16 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 21,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.11/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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