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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.55, 206.36 and 94.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.55, 206.36 and 94.29 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.55 : 206.36 = 94.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.55/206.36 = 94.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.55x = 206.36 × 94.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.55x = 19,457.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.68/149.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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