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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 224.24 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 224.24 and 130.41 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 224.24 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/224.24 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 224.24 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 29,242.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,242.49/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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