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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.22, 223.63 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.22, 223.63 and 132.96 is: 199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.22 : 223.63 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.22/223.63 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.22x = 223.63 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.22x = 29,732.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.39/149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.25

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