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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.90, 225.12 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.90, 225.12 and 133.16 is: 199.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.90 : 225.12 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.90/225.12 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.90x = 225.12 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.90x = 29,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975.73/149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.97

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