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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.97, 206.97 and 84.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.97, 206.97 and 84.48 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.97 : 206.97 = 84.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.97/206.97 = 84.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.97x = 206.97 × 84.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.97x = 17,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,484.83/149.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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