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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 206.72 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 206.72 and 91.59 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 206.72 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/206.72 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 206.72 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 18,933.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,933.03/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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