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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.45, 222.95 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.45, 222.95 and 135.47 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.45 : 222.95 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.45/222.95 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.45x = 222.95 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.45x = 30,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,203.93/149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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