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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.56, 225.22 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.56, 225.22 and 130.53 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.56 : 225.22 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.56/225.22 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.56x = 225.22 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.56x = 29,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397.97/149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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