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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.37 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.37 and 91.35 is: 126.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.37 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.37 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.37 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 18,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.90/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.03

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