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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.14 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 223.14 and 127.28 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 223.14 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/223.14 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 223.14 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 28,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.26/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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