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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.39, 206.04 and 124.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.39, 206.04 and 124.79 is: 172.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.39 : 206.04 = 124.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.39/206.04 = 124.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.39x = 206.04 × 124.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.39x = 25,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,710.70/149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.11

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