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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.76, 225.48 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.76, 225.48 and 136.50 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.76 : 225.48 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.76/225.48 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.76x = 225.48 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.76x = 30,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,778.02/149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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