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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.82, 206.70 and 94.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.82, 206.70 and 94.54 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.82 : 206.70 = 94.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.82/206.70 = 94.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.82x = 206.70 × 94.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.82x = 19,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542.05/149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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