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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 223.50 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 223.50 and 133.61 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 223.50 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/223.50 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 223.50 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 29,861.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,861.84/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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