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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 225 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 225 and 111.60 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 225 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/225 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 225 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 25,110
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,110/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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