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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.61 and 90.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.61 and 90.01 is: 124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.61 = 90.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.61 = 90.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.61 × 90.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 18,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505.48/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.17

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