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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 205.76 and 83.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 205.76 and 83.59 is: 115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 205.76 = 83.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/205.76 = 83.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 205.76 × 83.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 17,199.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199.17/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.35

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