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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 206.53 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 206.53 and 94.37 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 206.53 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/206.53 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 206.53 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 19,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,490.24/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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