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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.45, 223.55 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.45, 223.55 and 132.03 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.45 : 223.55 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.45/223.55 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.45x = 223.55 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.45x = 29,514.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514.65/149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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