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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 223.47 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 223.47 and 127.04 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 223.47 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/223.47 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 223.47 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 28,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,388.51/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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