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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.19, 223.43 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.19, 223.43 and 76.88 is: 115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.19 : 223.43 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.19/223.43 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.19x = 223.43 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.19x = 17,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,175.80/149.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.13

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