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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.62, 223.97 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.62, 223.97 and 103.83 is: 155.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.62 : 223.97 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.62/223.97 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.62x = 223.97 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.62x = 23,254.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,254.71/149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.42

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