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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.86, 206.97 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.86, 206.97 and 108.55 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.86 : 206.97 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.86/206.97 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.86x = 206.97 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.86x = 22,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466.59/149.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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