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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.49 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.49 and 80.53 is: 120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.49 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.49 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.49 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 17,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,997.29/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.68

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