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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.63, 206.42 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.63, 206.42 and 90.58 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.63 : 206.42 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.63/206.42 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.63x = 206.42 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.63x = 18,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,697.23/149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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