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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.64 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.64 and 76.98 is: 115.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.64 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.64 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.64 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 17,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,215.81/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.43

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