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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 205.88 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 205.88 and 91.04 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 205.88 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/205.88 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 205.88 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 18,741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,741.83/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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