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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.51, 223.17 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.51, 223.17 and 125.12 is: 186.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.51 : 223.17 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.51/223.17 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.51x = 223.17 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.51x = 27,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923.03/149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.76

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