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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 206.15 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 206.15 and 94.08 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 206.15 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/206.15 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 206.15 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 19,394.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394.47/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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