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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 206.91 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 206.91 and 84.44 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 206.91 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/206.91 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 206.91 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 17,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,470.45/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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