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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.77, 206.66 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.77, 206.66 and 84.27 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.77 : 206.66 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.77/206.66 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.77x = 206.66 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.77x = 17,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,414.20/149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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