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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.70, 206.48 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.70, 206.48 and 105.44 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.70 : 206.48 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.70/206.48 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.70x = 206.48 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.70x = 21,771.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,771.25/149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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