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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 223.78 and 122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 223.78 and 122.46 is: 182.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 223.78 = 122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/223.78 = 122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 223.78 × 122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 27,404.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.10/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.89

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