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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 223.88 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 223.88 and 57.91 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 223.88 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/223.88 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 223.88 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 12,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964.60/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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