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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 206.06 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 206.06 and 91.11 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 206.06 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/206.06 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 206.06 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 18,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773.32/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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