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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 224.06 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 224.06 and 88.43 is: 132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 224.06 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/224.06 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 224.06 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 19,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812.06/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.77

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