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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.96 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.96 and 100.91 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.96 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.96 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.96 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 20,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884.35/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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