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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.09, 223.73 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.09, 223.73 and 115.07 is: 172.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.09 : 223.73 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.09/223.73 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.09x = 223.73 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.09x = 25,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.61/149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.68

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