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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 223.66 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 223.66 and 105.96 is: 158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 223.66 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/223.66 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 223.66 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 23,699.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,699.01/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.78

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