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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 222.88 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 222.88 and 126.24 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 222.88 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/222.88 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 222.88 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 28,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,136.37/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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