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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.38, 205.99 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.38, 205.99 and 91.15 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.38 : 205.99 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.38/205.99 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.38x = 205.99 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.38x = 18,775.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775.99/149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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