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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 223.83 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 223.83 and 68.13 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 223.83 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/223.83 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 223.83 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 15,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.54/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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