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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.74, 206.67 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.74, 206.67 and 105.70 is: 145.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.74 : 206.67 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.74/206.67 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.74x = 206.67 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.74x = 21,844.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.90/149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.88

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