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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.12, 205.73 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.12, 205.73 and 90.09 is: 124.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.12 : 205.73 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.12/205.73 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.12x = 205.73 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.12x = 18,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,534.22/149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.29

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