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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 206.44 and 97.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 206.44 and 97.13 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 206.44 = 97.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/206.44 = 97.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 206.44 × 97.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 20,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052.34/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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