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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 223.67 and 80.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 223.67 and 80.74 is: 121.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 223.67 = 80.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/223.67 = 80.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 223.67 × 80.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 18,059.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,059.60/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.07

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