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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.67, 206.60 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.67, 206.60 and 90.66 is: 125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.67 : 206.60 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.67/206.60 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.67x = 206.60 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.67x = 18,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,729.61/149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.14

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