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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 224.46 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 224.46 and 81.27 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 224.46 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/224.46 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 224.46 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 18,241.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,241.86/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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