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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 205.99 and 90.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 205.99 and 90.31 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 205.99 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/205.99 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 205.99 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 18,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602.96/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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