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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.28, 222.96 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.28, 222.96 and 137.16 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.28 : 222.96 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.28/222.96 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.28x = 222.96 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.28x = 30,581.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,581.19/149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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