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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 206.66 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 206.66 and 105.69 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 206.66 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/206.66 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 206.66 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 21,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,842.93/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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