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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 224.37 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 224.37 and 122.22 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 224.37 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/224.37 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 224.37 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 27,422.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.50/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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