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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 206.76 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 206.76 and 91.58 is: 126.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 206.76 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/206.76 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 206.76 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 18,934.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934.05/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.32

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