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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.12, 205.74 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.12, 205.74 and 86.92 is: 119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.12 : 205.74 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.12/205.74 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.12x = 205.74 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.12x = 17,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882.92/149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.92

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