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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 223.22 and 112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 223.22 and 112.22 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 223.22 = 112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/223.22 = 112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 223.22 × 112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 25,049.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,049.96/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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