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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.41, 223.91 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.41, 223.91 and 133.14 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.41 : 223.91 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.41/223.91 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.41x = 223.91 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.41x = 29,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,811.38/149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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