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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.47, 223.78 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.47, 223.78 and 91.60 is: 137.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.47 : 223.78 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.47/223.78 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.47x = 223.78 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.47x = 20,498.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,498.25/149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.14

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