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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 223.43 and 80.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 223.43 and 80.47 is: 120.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 223.43 = 80.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/223.43 = 80.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 223.43 × 80.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 17,979.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,979.29/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.65

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