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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 205.74 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 205.74 and 93.93 is: 129.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 205.74 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/205.74 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 205.74 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 19,324.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324.39/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.54

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