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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.11, 205.72 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.11, 205.72 and 93.86 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.11 : 205.72 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.11/205.72 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.11x = 205.72 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.11x = 19,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.85/149.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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