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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.67, 223.86 and 128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.67, 223.86 and 128.22 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.67 : 223.86 = 128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.67/223.86 = 128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.67x = 223.86 × 128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.67x = 28,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,703.33/149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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