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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 223.56 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 223.56 and 114.80 is: 171.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 223.56 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/223.56 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 223.56 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 25,663.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663.57/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.88

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