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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.03, 205.69 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.03, 205.69 and 90.02 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.03 : 205.69 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.03/205.69 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.03x = 205.69 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.03x = 18,516.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516.76/149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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