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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 223.50 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 223.50 and 67.90 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 223.50 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/223.50 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 223.50 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 15,175.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,175.65/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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