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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.23, 224.12 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.23, 224.12 and 130.11 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.23 : 224.12 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.23/224.12 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.23x = 224.12 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.23x = 29,158.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158.48/149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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