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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.83, 224.56 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.83, 224.56 and 132.74 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.83 : 224.56 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.83/224.56 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.83x = 224.56 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.83x = 29,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,808.09/149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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