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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 223.71 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 223.71 and 122.27 is: 183.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 223.71 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/223.71 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 223.71 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 27,351.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,351.90/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.08

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