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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 224.22 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 224.22 and 136.71 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 224.22 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/224.22 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 224.22 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 30,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,653.63/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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