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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.10 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.10 and 124.92 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.10 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.10 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.10 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 25,746.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,746.01/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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