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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.09, 205.76 and 90.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.09, 205.76 and 90.90 is: 125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.09 : 205.76 = 90.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.09/205.76 = 90.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.09x = 205.76 × 90.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.09x = 18,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,703.81/149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.46

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