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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.52, 225.57 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.52, 225.57 and 137.76 is: 207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.52 : 225.57 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.52/225.57 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.52x = 225.57 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.52x = 31,074.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,074.52/149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.83

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