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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.34, 223.83 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.34, 223.83 and 133.96 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.34 : 223.83 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.34/223.83 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.34x = 223.83 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.34x = 29,983.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,983.71/149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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