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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 223.86 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 223.86 and 108.69 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 223.86 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/223.86 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 223.86 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 24,332.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,332.17/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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