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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 206.37 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 206.37 and 90.55 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 206.37 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/206.37 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 206.37 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 18,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,686.35/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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