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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.35, 223.94 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.35, 223.94 and 68.26 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.35 : 223.94 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.35/223.94 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.35x = 223.94 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.35x = 15,285.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,285.80/149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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