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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 206.44 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 206.44 and 128.04 is: 176.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 206.44 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/206.44 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 206.44 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 26,432.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432.58/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.32

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