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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.78, 206.64 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.78, 206.64 and 94.50 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.78 : 206.64 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.78/206.64 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.78x = 206.64 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.78x = 19,527.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.48/149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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