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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.88, 225.24 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.88, 225.24 and 126.93 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.88 : 225.24 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.88/225.24 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.88x = 225.24 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.88x = 28,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,589.71/149.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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