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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.47, 206.31 and 94.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.47, 206.31 and 94.17 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.47 : 206.31 = 94.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.47/206.31 = 94.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.47x = 206.31 × 94.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.47x = 19,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,429.34/149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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