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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.36 and 83.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.36 and 83.98 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.36 = 83.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.36 = 83.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.36 × 83.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 18,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.84/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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