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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.72, 206.52 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.72, 206.52 and 94.40 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.72 : 206.52 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.72/206.52 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.72x = 206.52 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.72x = 19,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,495.49/149.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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