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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.97, 206.96 and 90.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.97, 206.96 and 90.96 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.97 : 206.96 = 90.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.97/206.96 = 90.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.97x = 206.96 × 90.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.97x = 18,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,824.19/149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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