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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 206.80 and 90.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 206.80 and 90.86 is: 125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 206.80 = 90.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/206.80 = 90.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 206.80 × 90.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 18,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.59/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.40

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