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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.17, 223.11 and 127.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.17, 223.11 and 127.72 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.17 : 223.11 = 127.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.17/223.11 = 127.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.17x = 223.11 × 127.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.17x = 28,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495.61/149.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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