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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.73, 225.35 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.73, 225.35 and 134.82 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.73 : 225.35 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.73/225.35 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.73x = 225.35 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.73x = 30,381.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,381.01/149.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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