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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.96, 206.94 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.96, 206.94 and 94.60 is: 130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.96 : 206.94 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.96/206.94 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.96x = 206.94 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.96x = 19,576.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,576.52/149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.54

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