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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.47, 206.27 and 91.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.47, 206.27 and 91.25 is: 125.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.47 : 206.27 = 91.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.47/206.27 = 91.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.47x = 206.27 × 91.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.47x = 18,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.91/149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.93

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