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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 223.83 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 223.83 and 71.13 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 223.83 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/223.83 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 223.83 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 15,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920.21/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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