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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.57 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.57 and 84.20 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.57 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.57 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.57 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 17,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.37/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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