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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.85 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.85 and 98.20 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.85 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.85 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.85 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 20,312.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.67/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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