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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 223.50 and 131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 223.50 and 131.10 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 223.50 = 131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/223.50 = 131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 223.50 × 131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 29,300.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,300.85/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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