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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 206 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 206 and 83.76 is: 115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 206 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/206 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 206 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 17,254.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,254.56/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.60

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