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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.63, 206.40 and 139.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.63, 206.40 and 139.21 is: 192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.63 : 206.40 = 139.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.63/206.40 = 139.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.63x = 206.40 × 139.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.63x = 28,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,732.94/149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.03

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