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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.68, 224.31 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.68, 224.31 and 126.90 is: 190.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.68 : 224.31 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.68/224.31 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.68x = 224.31 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.68x = 28,464.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464.94/149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.17

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