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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 222.93 and 135

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 222.93 and 135 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 222.93 = 135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/222.93 = 135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 222.93 × 135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 30,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,095.55/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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