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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.61, 206.38 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.61, 206.38 and 94.26 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.61 : 206.38 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.61/206.38 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.61x = 206.38 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.61x = 19,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,453.38/149.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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