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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.94, 206.92 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.94, 206.92 and 91.72 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.94 : 206.92 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.94/206.92 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.94x = 206.92 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.94x = 18,979.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979.08/149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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