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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.74, 206.43 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.74, 206.43 and 105.94 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.74 : 206.43 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.74/206.43 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.74x = 206.43 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.74x = 21,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,869.19/149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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