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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.13, 223.68 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.13, 223.68 and 46.41 is: 69.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.13 : 223.68 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.13/223.68 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.13x = 223.68 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.13x = 10,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380.99/149.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.61

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