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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.68, 206.52 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.68, 206.52 and 90.65 is: 125.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.68 : 206.52 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.68/206.52 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.68x = 206.52 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.68x = 18,720.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.01/149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.07

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