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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.09, 223.41 and 110.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.09, 223.41 and 110.51 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.09 : 223.41 = 110.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.09/223.41 = 110.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.09x = 223.41 × 110.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.09x = 24,689.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,689.04/149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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