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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.36, 223.86 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.36, 223.86 and 122.20 is: 183.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.36 : 223.86 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.36/223.86 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.36x = 223.86 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.36x = 27,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355.69/149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.15

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