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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 206.01 and 124.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 206.01 and 124.89 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 206.01 = 124.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/206.01 = 124.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 206.01 × 124.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 25,728.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,728.59/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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