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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 205.56 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 205.56 and 93.74 is: 129.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 205.56 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/205.56 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 205.56 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 19,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.19/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.32

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