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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 224.05 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 224.05 and 130.29 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 224.05 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/224.05 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 224.05 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 29,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190.35/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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