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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 223.87 and 68.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 223.87 and 68.09 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 223.87 = 68.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/223.87 = 68.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 223.87 × 68.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 15,243.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,243.31/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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