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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 223.94 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 223.94 and 92.49 is: 138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 223.94 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/223.94 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 223.94 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 20,711.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,711.75/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.88

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