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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 224.54 and 111.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 224.54 and 111.19 is: 166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 224.54 = 111.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/224.54 = 111.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 224.54 × 111.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 24,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,966.60/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.87

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