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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.49, 206.31 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.49, 206.31 and 84 is: 115.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.49 : 206.31 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.49/206.31 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.49x = 206.31 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.49x = 17,330.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330.04/149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.93

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