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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.46, 223.88 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.46, 223.88 and 94.47 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.46 : 223.88 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.46/223.88 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.46x = 223.88 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.46x = 21,149.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,149.47/149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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