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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.50, 206.41 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.50, 206.41 and 93.51 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.50 : 206.41 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.50/206.41 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.50x = 206.41 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.50x = 19,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.67/149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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