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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 206.40 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 206.40 and 90.54 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 206.40 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/206.40 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 206.40 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 18,687.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687.46/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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