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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.81, 224.71 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.81, 224.71 and 130.49 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.81 : 224.71 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.81/224.71 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.81x = 224.71 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.81x = 29,321.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.28/149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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