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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.61 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.61 and 106.08 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.61 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.61 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.61 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 21,917.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,917.19/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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