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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 206.48 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 206.48 and 84.12 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 206.48 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/206.48 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 206.48 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 17,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,368.68/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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