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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.32, 223.71 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.32, 223.71 and 95.10 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.32 : 223.71 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.32/223.71 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.32x = 223.71 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.32x = 21,274.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,274.35/149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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