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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.30, 223.83 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.30, 223.83 and 68.08 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.30 : 223.83 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.30/223.83 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.30x = 223.83 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.30x = 15,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,238.22/149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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