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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.42, 223.97 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.42, 223.97 and 85.34 is: 127.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.42 : 223.97 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.42/223.97 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.42x = 223.97 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.42x = 19,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,113.60/149.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.92

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