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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 223.38 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 223.38 and 110.66 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 223.38 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/223.38 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 223.38 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 24,718.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718.11/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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