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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.97, 206.91 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.97, 206.91 and 90.91 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.97 : 206.91 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.97/206.91 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.97x = 206.91 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.97x = 18,809.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,809.15/149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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