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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.44, 206.16 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.44, 206.16 and 91.21 is: 125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.44 : 206.16 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.44/206.16 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.44x = 206.16 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.44x = 18,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,803.85/149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.83

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