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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 206.93 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 206.93 and 129.11 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 206.93 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/206.93 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 206.93 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 26,715.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715.05/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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