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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.85, 206.89 and 93.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.85, 206.89 and 93.89 is: 129.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.85 : 206.89 = 93.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.85/206.89 = 93.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.85x = 206.89 × 93.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.85x = 19,425.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,425.18/149.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.63

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