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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.57, 223.80 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.57, 223.80 and 131.75 is: 197.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.57 : 223.80 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.57/223.80 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.57x = 223.80 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.57x = 29,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,485.65/149.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.14

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