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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 205.81 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 205.81 and 90.92 is: 125.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 205.81 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/205.81 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 205.81 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 18,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.53/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.44

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