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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.60, 206.54 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.60, 206.54 and 94.41 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.60 : 206.54 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.60/206.54 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.60x = 206.54 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.60x = 19,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498.97/149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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