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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 223.59 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 223.59 and 91.59 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 223.59 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/223.59 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 223.59 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 20,478.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,478.61/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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