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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.09, 223.54 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.09, 223.54 and 66.83 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.09 : 223.54 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.09/223.54 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.09x = 223.54 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.09x = 14,937.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937.89/149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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