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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.10, 222.99 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.10, 222.99 and 132.98 is: 198.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.10 : 222.99 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.10/222.99 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.10x = 222.99 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.10x = 29,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652.10/149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.87

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