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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 206.44 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 206.44 and 84.10 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 206.44 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/206.44 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 206.44 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 17,362.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,362.12/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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