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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 224.03 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 224.03 and 133.52 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 224.03 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/224.03 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 224.03 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 29,911.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,911.70/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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