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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.24, 223.68 and 84.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.24, 223.68 and 84.27 is: 126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.24 : 223.68 = 84.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.24/223.68 = 84.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.24x = 223.68 × 84.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.24x = 18,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,850.19/149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.31

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