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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 205.90 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 205.90 and 94.02 is: 129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 205.90 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/205.90 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 205.90 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 19,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,358.72/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.70

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