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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.78, 206.80 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.78, 206.80 and 94.56 is: 130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.78 : 206.80 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.78/206.80 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.78x = 206.80 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.78x = 19,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555.01/149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.56

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