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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 223.50 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 223.50 and 97.74 is: 146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 223.50 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/223.50 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 223.50 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 21,844.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,844.89/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.45

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