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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 223.43 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 223.43 and 108.72 is: 162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 223.43 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/223.43 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 223.43 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 24,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.77/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.78

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