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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 206.51 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 206.51 and 105.97 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 206.51 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/206.51 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 206.51 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 21,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,884.13/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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