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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 223.85 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 223.85 and 105.80 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 223.85 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/223.85 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 223.85 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 23,683.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,683.73/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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