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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.63, 206.49 and 84.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.63, 206.49 and 84.13 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.63 : 206.49 = 84.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.63/206.49 = 84.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.63x = 206.49 × 84.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.63x = 17,372.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,372.00/149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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