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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.81, 206.69 and 90.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.81, 206.69 and 90.77 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.81 : 206.69 = 90.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.81/206.69 = 90.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.81x = 206.69 × 90.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.81x = 18,759.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,759.76/149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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