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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 223.91 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 223.91 and 57.94 is: 86.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 223.91 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/223.91 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 223.91 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 12,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,972.50/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.93

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