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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 205.67 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 205.67 and 132.25 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 205.67 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/205.67 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 205.67 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 27,199.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.86/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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