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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 206.88 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 206.88 and 94.76 is: 130.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 206.88 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/206.88 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 206.88 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 19,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.95/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.73

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