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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.53, 206.41 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.53, 206.41 and 94.30 is: 130.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.53 : 206.41 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.53/206.41 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.53x = 206.41 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.53x = 19,464.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,464.46/149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.17

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