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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.08, 223.38 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.08, 223.38 and 126.28 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.08 : 223.38 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.08/223.38 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.08x = 223.38 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.08x = 28,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208.43/149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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