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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.06, 223.23 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.06, 223.23 and 114.68 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.06 : 223.23 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.06/223.23 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.06x = 223.23 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.06x = 25,600.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,600.02/149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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