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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 206.64 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 206.64 and 94.52 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 206.64 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/206.64 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 206.64 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 19,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.61/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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