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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 223.83 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 223.83 and 130.20 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 223.83 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/223.83 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 223.83 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 29,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142.67/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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