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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.05, 205.57 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.05, 205.57 and 93.83 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.05 : 205.57 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.05/205.57 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.05x = 205.57 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.05x = 19,287.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287.72/149.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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