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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.75, 206.59 and 105.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.75, 206.59 and 105.47 is: 145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.75 : 206.59 = 105.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.75/206.59 = 105.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.75x = 206.59 × 105.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.75x = 21,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789.05/149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.50

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