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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.04, 223.47 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.04, 223.47 and 123.51 is: 185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.04 : 223.47 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.04/223.47 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.04x = 223.47 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.04x = 27,600.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,600.78/149.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.19

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