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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 224.48 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 224.48 and 106.44 is: 159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 224.48 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/224.48 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 224.48 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 23,893.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,893.65/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.55

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