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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 223.61 and 80.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 223.61 and 80.66 is: 120.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 223.61 = 80.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/223.61 = 80.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 223.61 × 80.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 18,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,036.54/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.86

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