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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.11, 205.59 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.11, 205.59 and 90.88 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.11 : 205.59 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.11/205.59 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.11x = 205.59 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.11x = 18,684.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.02/149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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