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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.91, 206.82 and 94.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.91, 206.82 and 94.63 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.91 : 206.82 = 94.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.91/206.82 = 94.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.91x = 206.82 × 94.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.91x = 19,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.38/149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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