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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.06, 223.86 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.06, 223.86 and 133.40 is: 200.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.06 : 223.86 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.06/223.86 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.06x = 223.86 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.06x = 29,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862.92/149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.34

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