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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 222.99 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 222.99 and 120.05 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 222.99 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/222.99 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 222.99 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 26,768.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,768.83/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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