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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 205.97 and 83.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 205.97 and 83.77 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 205.97 = 83.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/205.97 = 83.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 205.97 × 83.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 17,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,253.08/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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