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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.67 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.67 and 72.06 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.67 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.67 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.67 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 16,116.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,116.54/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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