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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.06 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.06 and 108.20 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.06 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.06 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.06 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 22,294.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,294.12/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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