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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 223.93 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 223.93 and 112.97 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 223.93 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/223.93 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 223.93 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 25,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297.37/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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