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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.33, 205.87 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.33, 205.87 and 94.05 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.33 : 205.87 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.33/205.87 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.33x = 205.87 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.33x = 19,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362.07/149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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