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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.77, 206.68 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.77, 206.68 and 91.55 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.77 : 206.68 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.77/206.68 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.77x = 206.68 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.77x = 18,920.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,920.59/149.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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