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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 223.38 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 223.38 and 108.48 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 223.38 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/223.38 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 223.38 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 24,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,232.26/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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