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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.32, 223.70 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.32, 223.70 and 88.28 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.32 : 223.70 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.32/223.70 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.32x = 223.70 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.32x = 19,748.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748.24/149.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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