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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 206.15 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 206.15 and 94.14 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 206.15 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/206.15 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 206.15 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 19,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,406.49/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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