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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.26, 223.93 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.26, 223.93 and 134.98 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.26 : 223.93 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.26/223.93 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.26x = 223.93 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.26x = 30,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226.07/149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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