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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 205.86 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 205.86 and 93.94 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 205.86 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/205.86 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 205.86 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 19,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,338.49/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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