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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150, 206.96 and 90.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150, 206.96 and 90.99 is: 125.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150 : 206.96 = 90.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150/206.96 = 90.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150x = 206.96 × 90.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150x = 18,830.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,830.84/150
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.54

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