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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 206.44 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 206.44 and 97.14 is: 134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 206.44 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/206.44 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 206.44 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 20,053.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,053.58/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.06

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