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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 206.80 and 91.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 206.80 and 91.67 is: 126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 206.80 = 91.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/206.80 = 91.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 206.80 × 91.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 18,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956.90/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.46

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