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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 223.76 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 223.76 and 123.66 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 223.76 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/223.76 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 223.76 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 27,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,670.16/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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