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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.20, 222.62 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.20, 222.62 and 125.20 is: 186.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.20 : 222.62 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.20/222.62 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.20x = 222.62 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.20x = 27,872.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,872.02/149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.81

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