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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.20, 205.92 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.20, 205.92 and 91.04 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.20 : 205.92 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.20/205.92 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.20x = 205.92 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.20x = 18,746.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746.96/149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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