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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.39, 223.79 and 116.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.39, 223.79 and 116.73 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.39 : 223.79 = 116.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.39/223.79 = 116.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.39x = 223.79 × 116.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.39x = 26,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122.42/149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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