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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149, 223.24 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149, 223.24 and 135.48 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149 : 223.24 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149/223.24 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149x = 223.24 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149x = 30,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,244.56/149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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