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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.16, 223.74 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.16, 223.74 and 125.13 is: 187.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.16 : 223.74 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.16/223.74 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.16x = 223.74 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.16x = 27,996.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.59/149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.70

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