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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.38, 222.91 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.38, 222.91 and 134.06 is: 200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.38 : 222.91 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.38/222.91 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.38x = 222.91 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.38x = 29,882.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882.76/149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.05

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