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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.21, 223.88 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.21, 223.88 and 68.08 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.21 : 223.88 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.21/223.88 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.21x = 223.88 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.21x = 15,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,241.75/149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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