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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 205.86 and 90.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 205.86 and 90.94 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 205.86 = 90.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/205.86 = 90.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 205.86 × 90.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 18,720.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.91/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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