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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 206.01 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 206.01 and 91.08 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 206.01 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/206.01 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 206.01 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 18,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763.39/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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