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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 205.75 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 205.75 and 93.77 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 205.75 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/205.75 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 205.75 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 19,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,292.69/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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