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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 223.89 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 223.89 and 118.83 is: 178.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 223.89 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/223.89 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 223.89 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 26,604.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,604.85/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.08

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