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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.79, 225.08 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.79, 225.08 and 92.15 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.79 : 225.08 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.79/225.08 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.79x = 225.08 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.79x = 20,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,741.04/149.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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