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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.37, 225.07 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.37, 225.07 and 122.91 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.37 : 225.07 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.37/225.07 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.37x = 225.07 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.37x = 27,663.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,663.35/149.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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