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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.54, 206.42 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.54, 206.42 and 91.31 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.54 : 206.42 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.54/206.42 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.54x = 206.42 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.54x = 18,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848.21/149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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