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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 206.97 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 206.97 and 96.83 is: 133.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 206.97 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/206.97 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 206.97 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 20,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041.60/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.69

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