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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 206.69 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 206.69 and 94.53 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 206.69 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/206.69 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 206.69 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 19,537.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,537.93/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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