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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 206.28 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 206.28 and 90.48 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 206.28 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/206.28 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 206.28 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 18,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664.21/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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