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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.03, 205.58 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.03, 205.58 and 95.84 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.03 : 205.58 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.03/205.58 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.03x = 205.58 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.03x = 19,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,702.00/149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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