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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 222.99 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 222.99 and 128.88 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 222.99 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/222.99 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 222.99 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 28,738.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,738.95/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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