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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 223.47 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 223.47 and 105.78 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 223.47 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/223.47 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 223.47 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 23,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,638.66/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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