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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.30, 223.93 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.30, 223.93 and 127.43 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.30 : 223.93 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.30/223.93 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.30x = 223.93 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.30x = 28,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,535.40/149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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