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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 224.47 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 224.47 and 94.82 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 224.47 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/224.47 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 224.47 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 21,284.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.25/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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