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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.60, 223.72 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.60, 223.72 and 114.90 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.60 : 223.72 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.60/223.72 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.60x = 223.72 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.60x = 25,705.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,705.43/149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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