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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 206.40 and 86.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 206.40 and 86.58 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 206.40 = 86.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/206.40 = 86.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 206.40 × 86.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 17,870.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870.11/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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