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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.25, 206.06 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.25, 206.06 and 121.85 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.25 : 206.06 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.25/206.06 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.25x = 206.06 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.25x = 25,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,106.77/149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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