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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 206.77 and 84.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 206.77 and 84.34 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 206.77 = 84.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/206.77 = 84.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 206.77 × 84.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 17,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,438.98/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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