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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 206.42 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 206.42 and 94.24 is: 130.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 206.42 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/206.42 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 206.42 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 19,451.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451.99/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.04

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