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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 206.82 and 125.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 206.82 and 125.03 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 206.82 = 125.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/206.82 = 125.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 206.82 × 125.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 25,859.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,859.22/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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