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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 223.60 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 223.60 and 123.44 is: 184.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 223.60 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/223.60 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 223.60 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 27,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.18/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.80

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