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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.74, 206.66 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.74, 206.66 and 84.28 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.74 : 206.66 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.74/206.66 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.74x = 206.66 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.74x = 17,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,417.30/149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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