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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 223.96 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 223.96 and 72.24 is: 108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 223.96 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/223.96 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 223.96 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 16,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,178.87/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.38

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