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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 206.14 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 206.14 and 91.12 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 206.14 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/206.14 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 206.14 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 18,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,783.48/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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