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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.55 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.55 and 105.48 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.55 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.55 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.55 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 21,786.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786.89/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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