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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.20, 205.90 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.20, 205.90 and 83.70 is: 115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.20 : 205.90 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.20/205.90 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.20x = 205.90 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.20x = 17,233.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233.83/149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.51

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