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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.70, 206.61 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.70, 206.61 and 94.39 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.70 : 206.61 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.70/206.61 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.70x = 206.61 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.70x = 19,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.92/149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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