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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 223.38 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 223.38 and 102.78 is: 153.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 223.38 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/223.38 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 223.38 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 22,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.00/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.95

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