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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.46, 206.25 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.46, 206.25 and 94.20 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.46 : 206.25 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.46/206.25 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.46x = 206.25 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.46x = 19,428.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,428.75/149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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