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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.87, 225.11 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.87, 225.11 and 115.71 is: 173.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.87 : 225.11 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.87/225.11 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.87x = 225.11 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.87x = 26,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046.92/149.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.79

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