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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.20, 222.76 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.20, 222.76 and 127.54 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.20 : 222.76 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.20/222.76 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.20x = 222.76 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.20x = 28,411.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,411.16/149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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