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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.84, 225.26 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.84, 225.26 and 119.73 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.84 : 225.26 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.84/225.26 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.84x = 225.26 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.84x = 26,971.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,971.24/149.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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