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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.84 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.84 and 108.59 is: 149.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.84 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.84 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.84 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 22,460.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460.21/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.90

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