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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 223.58 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 223.58 and 56.56 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 223.58 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/223.58 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 223.58 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 12,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,645.68/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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