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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 206.90 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 206.90 and 91.74 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 206.90 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/206.90 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 206.90 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 18,981.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981.01/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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