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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.73, 206.61 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.73, 206.61 and 91.55 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.73 : 206.61 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.73/206.61 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.73x = 206.61 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.73x = 18,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,914.11/149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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