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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.18, 223.56 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.18, 223.56 and 126.40 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.18 : 223.56 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.18/223.56 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.18x = 223.56 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.18x = 28,257.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,257.98/149.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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