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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.03, 223.70 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.03, 223.70 and 84.08 is: 126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.03 : 223.70 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.03/223.70 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.03x = 223.70 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.03x = 18,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,808.83/149.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.21

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