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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 224.58 and 107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 224.58 and 107 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 224.58 = 107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/224.58 = 107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 224.58 × 107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 24,030.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,030.06/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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