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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 206.50 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 206.50 and 84.14 is: 116.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 206.50 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/206.50 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 206.50 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 17,374.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374.91/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.10

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