Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.58 and 113
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 149, 223.58 and 113 is: 169.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
149 : 223.58 = 113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
149/223.58 = 113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
149x = 223.58 × 113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
149x = 25,264.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 25,264.54/149 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 169.56
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