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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 206.46 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 206.46 and 106.20 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 206.46 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/206.46 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 206.46 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 21,926.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926.05/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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