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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.50, 223.73 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.50, 223.73 and 94.69 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.50 : 223.73 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.50/223.73 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.50x = 223.73 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.50x = 21,183.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.90/149.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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