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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 205.56 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 205.56 and 90.81 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 205.56 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/205.56 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 205.56 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 18,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.90/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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