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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 223.68 and 105.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 223.68 and 105.72 is: 158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 223.68 = 105.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/223.68 = 105.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 223.68 × 105.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 23,647.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,647.45/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.69

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