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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.38, 206.12 and 94.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.38, 206.12 and 94.13 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.38 : 206.12 = 94.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.38/206.12 = 94.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.38x = 206.12 × 94.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.38x = 19,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,402.08/149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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