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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.08, 223.90 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.08, 223.90 and 130.86 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.08 : 223.90 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.08/223.90 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.08x = 223.90 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.08x = 29,299.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,299.55/149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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