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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.12, 223.71 and 80.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.12, 223.71 and 80.70 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.12 : 223.71 = 80.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.12/223.71 = 80.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.12x = 223.71 × 80.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.12x = 18,053.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,053.40/149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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