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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.93, 206.82 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.93, 206.82 and 94.57 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.93 : 206.82 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.93/206.82 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.93x = 206.82 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.93x = 19,558.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,558.97/149.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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