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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 223.65 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 223.65 and 52.86 is: 79.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 223.65 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/223.65 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 223.65 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 11,822.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,822.14/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.29

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