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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.56 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.56 and 98.08 is: 135.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.56 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.56 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.56 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 20,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259.40/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.28

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