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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 205.79 and 90.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 205.79 and 90.06 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 205.79 = 90.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/205.79 = 90.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 205.79 × 90.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 18,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.44/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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