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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 223.96 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 223.96 and 91.76 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 223.96 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/223.96 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 223.96 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 20,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,550.57/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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