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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.15, 205.76 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.15, 205.76 and 90.15 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.15 : 205.76 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.15/205.76 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.15x = 205.76 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.15x = 18,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549.26/149.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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