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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.39, 206.07 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.39, 206.07 and 91.18 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.39 : 206.07 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.39/206.07 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.39x = 206.07 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.39x = 18,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.48/149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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