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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.25, 205.87 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.25, 205.87 and 93.89 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.25 : 205.87 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.25/205.87 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.25x = 205.87 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.25x = 19,327.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,327.64/149.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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