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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 205.77 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 205.77 and 93.88 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 205.77 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/205.77 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 205.77 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 19,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,317.69/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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