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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.21, 223.43 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.21, 223.43 and 118.68 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.21 : 223.43 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.21/223.43 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.21x = 223.43 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.21x = 26,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,516.50/149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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