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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 223.68 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 223.68 and 125.04 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 223.68 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/223.68 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 223.68 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 27,968.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,968.95/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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