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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.50, 206.19 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.50, 206.19 and 94.22 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.50 : 206.19 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.50/206.19 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.50x = 206.19 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.50x = 19,427.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,427.22/149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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