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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.42, 206.01 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.42, 206.01 and 96.88 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.42 : 206.01 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.42/206.01 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.42x = 206.01 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.42x = 19,957.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,957.73/149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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