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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.30, 223.54 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.30, 223.54 and 108.20 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.30 : 223.54 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.30/223.54 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.30x = 223.54 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.30x = 24,186.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186.49/149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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