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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.68, 206.57 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.68, 206.57 and 125.08 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.68 : 206.57 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.68/206.57 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.68x = 206.57 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.68x = 25,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837.57/149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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