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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.71, 206.59 and 84.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.71, 206.59 and 84.22 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.71 : 206.59 = 84.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.71/206.59 = 84.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.71x = 206.59 × 84.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.71x = 17,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,399.01/149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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