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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 206.81 and 90.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 206.81 and 90.89 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 206.81 = 90.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/206.81 = 90.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 206.81 × 90.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 18,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,795.93/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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