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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.81, 206.66 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.81, 206.66 and 108.29 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.81 : 206.66 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.81/206.66 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.81x = 206.66 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.81x = 22,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.64/149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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