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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.63, 206.54 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.63, 206.54 and 91.41 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.63 : 206.54 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.63/206.54 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.63x = 206.54 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.63x = 18,878.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878.93/149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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