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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 205.64 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 205.64 and 127.44 is: 175.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 205.64 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/205.64 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 205.64 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 26,206.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,206.76/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.46

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