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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 205.98 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 205.98 and 94.03 is: 129.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 205.98 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/205.98 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 205.98 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 19,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,367.43/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.68

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