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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.12, 205.79 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.12, 205.79 and 93.81 is: 129.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.12 : 205.79 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.12/205.79 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.12x = 205.79 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.12x = 19,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,304.69/149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.46

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