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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.67 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.67 and 97.28 is: 134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.67 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.67 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.67 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 20,103.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103.82/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.28

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