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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.27, 223.86 and 76.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.27, 223.86 and 76.09 is: 114.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.27 : 223.86 = 76.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.27/223.86 = 76.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.27x = 223.86 × 76.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.27x = 17,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033.51/149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.12

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