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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.65, 223.96 and 88.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.65, 223.96 and 88.82 is: 132.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.65 : 223.96 = 88.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.65/223.96 = 88.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.65x = 223.96 × 88.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.65x = 19,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,892.13/149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.92

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