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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 206.15 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 206.15 and 91.13 is: 125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 206.15 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/206.15 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 206.15 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 18,786.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786.45/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.78

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