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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.24, 223.80 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.24, 223.80 and 101.16 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.24 : 223.80 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.24/223.80 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.24x = 223.80 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.24x = 22,639.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,639.61/149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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