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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.50 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 223.50 and 111.24 is: 166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 223.50 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/223.50 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 223.50 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 24,862.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862.14/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.86

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