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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.25, 205.99 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.25, 205.99 and 91.07 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.25 : 205.99 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.25/205.99 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.25x = 205.99 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.25x = 18,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758.25/149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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