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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 205.68 and 90.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 205.68 and 90.04 is: 124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 205.68 = 90.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/205.68 = 90.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 205.68 × 90.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 18,519.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,519.43/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.28

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