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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.53, 224.63 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.53, 224.63 and 129.03 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.53 : 224.63 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.53/224.63 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.53x = 224.63 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.53x = 28,983.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,983.73/149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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