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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.88, 206.79 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.88, 206.79 and 106.14 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.88 : 206.79 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.88/206.79 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.88x = 206.79 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.88x = 21,948.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,948.69/149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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