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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 206.91 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 206.91 and 84.47 is: 116.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 206.91 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/206.91 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 206.91 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 17,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,476.65/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.56

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