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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.12, 222.40 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.12, 222.40 and 130.96 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.12 : 222.40 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.12/222.40 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.12x = 222.40 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.12x = 29,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125.50/149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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