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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.47, 206.30 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.47, 206.30 and 94.21 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.47 : 206.30 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.47/206.30 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.47x = 206.30 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.47x = 19,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435.24/149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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