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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.92, 206.88 and 98.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.92, 206.88 and 98.08 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.92 : 206.88 = 98.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.92/206.88 = 98.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.92x = 206.88 × 98.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.92x = 20,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.79/149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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