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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.35 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.35 and 114.65 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.35 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.35 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.35 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 25,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,607.08/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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