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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 223.34 and 120.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 223.34 and 120.27 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 223.34 = 120.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/223.34 = 120.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 223.34 × 120.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 26,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,860.50/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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