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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.38, 206.14 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.38, 206.14 and 91.16 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.38 : 206.14 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.38/206.14 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.38x = 206.14 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.38x = 18,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,791.72/149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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