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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 206.46 and 91.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 206.46 and 91.40 is: 126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 206.46 = 91.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/206.46 = 91.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 206.46 × 91.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 18,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869.99/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.15

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