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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.58, 206.25 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.58, 206.25 and 94.25 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.58 : 206.25 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.58/206.25 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.58x = 206.25 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.58x = 19,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439.06/149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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