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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 223.52 and 108.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 223.52 and 108.68 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 223.52 = 108.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/223.52 = 108.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 223.52 × 108.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 24,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.49/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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