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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.67, 206.51 and 84.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.67, 206.51 and 84.17 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.67 : 206.51 = 84.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.67/206.51 = 84.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.67x = 206.51 × 84.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.67x = 17,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,380.49/149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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