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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.09, 205.82 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.09, 205.82 and 93.86 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.09 : 205.82 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.09/205.82 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.09x = 205.82 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.09x = 19,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,318.27/149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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