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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.54, 223.83 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.54, 223.83 and 95.24 is: 142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.54 : 223.83 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.54/223.83 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.54x = 223.83 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.54x = 21,317.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,317.57/149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.55

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