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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 206.01 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 206.01 and 90.26 is: 124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 206.01 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/206.01 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 206.01 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 18,593.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,593.43/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.55

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