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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.60, 223.93 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.60, 223.93 and 112.82 is: 168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.60 : 223.93 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.60/223.93 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.60x = 223.93 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.60x = 25,263.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,263.78/149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.88

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