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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 223.60 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 223.60 and 85 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 223.60 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/223.60 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 223.60 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 19,006
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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