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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 224.74 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 224.74 and 129.44 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 224.74 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/224.74 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 224.74 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 29,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090.35/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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