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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 206.76 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 206.76 and 91.60 is: 126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 206.76 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/206.76 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 206.76 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 18,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939.22/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.40

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