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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.60 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.60 and 104.90 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.60 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.60 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.60 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 21,672.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.34/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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