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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.08, 205.62 and 90.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.08, 205.62 and 90.82 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.08 : 205.62 = 90.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.08/205.62 = 90.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.08x = 205.62 × 90.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.08x = 18,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,674.41/149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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