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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 205.72 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 205.72 and 93.83 is: 129.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 205.72 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/205.72 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 205.72 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 19,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,301.44/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.52

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