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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 205.13 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 205.13 and 145.19 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 205.13 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/205.13 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 205.13 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 29,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783.70/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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