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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.52, 223.72 and 106.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.52, 223.72 and 106.68 is: 159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.52 : 223.72 = 106.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.52/223.72 = 106.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.52x = 223.72 × 106.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.52x = 23,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,866.45/149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.62

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