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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 222.94 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 222.94 and 136.53 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 222.94 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/222.94 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 222.94 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 30,438.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,438.17/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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