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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.46 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 223.46 and 67.78 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 223.46 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/223.46 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 223.46 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 15,146.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146.12/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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