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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 222.95 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 222.95 and 122.31 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 222.95 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/222.95 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 222.95 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 27,269.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,269.32/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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