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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 206.51 and 84.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 206.51 and 84.15 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 206.51 = 84.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/206.51 = 84.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 206.51 × 84.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 17,378.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,378.03/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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