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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.70, 223.37 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.70, 223.37 and 125.70 is: 187.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.70 : 223.37 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.70/223.37 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.70x = 223.37 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.70x = 28,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.98/149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.55

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