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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.68, 206.49 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.68, 206.49 and 91.50 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.68 : 206.49 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.68/206.49 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.68x = 206.49 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.68x = 18,893.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893.84/149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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