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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.59, 206.40 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.59, 206.40 and 93.57 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.59 : 206.40 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.59/206.40 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.59x = 206.40 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.59x = 19,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312.85/149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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