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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.49, 206.48 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.49, 206.48 and 126.25 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.49 : 206.48 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.49/206.48 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.49x = 206.48 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.49x = 26,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,068.10/149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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