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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.14, 224.17 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.14, 224.17 and 130.92 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.14 : 224.17 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.14/224.17 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.14x = 224.17 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.14x = 29,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.17/149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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