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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.75, 206.66 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.75, 206.66 and 84.26 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.75 : 206.66 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.75/206.66 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.75x = 206.66 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.75x = 17,413.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,413.12/149.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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